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HonorHealth Research Institute Study Uses New Programing for Pacemakers to Control High Blood Pressure Without Additional Drugs

DAIC

milla1cf Thu, 06/20/2024 - 19:40 June 20, 2024 — A programing algorithm, being tested by HonorHealth Research Institute for those patients with new or recently installed pacemakers, is designed so the device not only provides a steady heartbeat, but also controls high blood pressure.

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What to Know About Bradycardia

AMS Cardiology

Here are some of the most common causes: Age-related changes – As we age, the electrical signals in our hearts can weaken leading to a slower heart rate. Heart disease – Coronary artery disease, heart attack or heart failure can all damage the heart muscle and disrupt its electrical signals.

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What do heart tests tell us?

Dr. Sanjay Gupta

So cardiomyopathies, valve problems, myocarditis and previous heart attacks all cause a problem with the pumping function of the heart. Some patients with pacemakers and metal prosthesis can’t be exposed to such strong magnetic fields. Are there any other easier tests that can tell you about the heart as a pump?

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Orchestra BioMed Announces Initiation of BACKBEAT Pivotal Study of AVIM Therapy in Hypertensive Pacemaker Patients

DAIC

The BACKBEAT pivotal study will evaluate the efficacy and safety of atrioventricular interval modulation (“AVIM”) therapy (also known as BackBeat CNT), for the treatment of pacemaker-indicated patients with uncontrolled hypertension despite the use of antihypertensive medications. Orchestra BioMed and Medtronic, Inc. and Europe.

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Researchers develop an alternative to pacemakers in the form of a hydrogel

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

A heart attack is a life-threatening condition, with patients remaining at risk of premature death long after the actual attack—50% to 60% of patients die subsequently as a result of sudden cardiac death, triggered by cardiac arrhythmia.

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How Significant is First Degree Heart Block?

All About Cardiovascular System and Disorders

First degree AV block can sometimes be a manifestation of diseases like rheumatic fever, a disease which affects predominantly the joints and the valves of the heart. First degree heart block can also occur in a heart attack involving the lower part of the heart known as inferior wall myocardial infarction.

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Resynchronising the Heart in Heart Failure

Dr. Sanjay Gupta

Today’s vlog is on the subject of heart failure and in particular on a special type of pacemaker which can make a significant improvement to the quality of life and length of life in patients with heart failure. What is heart failure? The second group were given a biventricular pacemaker. length of life?